Walton and Hersham FC suffered two ‘despicable’ break-ins in two nights this week, following another similar incident in September, leaving fans disgusted.

The bar at the clubhouse and press box at the club in Stompond Lane was broken into each time, including on Saturday and Sunday.

Drinks, mainly expensive spirits, were stolen and seemingly either consumed on the premises or taken away.

The break-ins were discovered by club official Mervyn Rees in the morning after each incident and he said the spate was ‘not very good’ for the club.

The most significant incident took place between 7.45pm on Monday September 21 and 9.45am on Tuesday September 22 when it was reported that a quantity of alcohol was stolen.

It is believed entry was gained through a window to the clubhouse which was broken during the incident.

Mr Rees said there were similar break-ins on both Saturday and Sunday, although police only confirmed the latter incident.

A spokesman said the clubhouse was broken into between 12pm on Sunday and 9.30am on Monday when a window was smashed and alcohol stolen.

The club has been victim to previous attacks but ‘not for a while now’, Mr Rees said.

Police said there was also a report of criminal damage having taken place between 12am on Friday October 23 and 12am on Monday October 26 in which it is believed there was an attempted break-in to the ground.

A Surrey Police spokesman said: “At this stage officers believe that the three incidents may be linked. Enquiries are ongoing.”

One Walton and Hersham FC fan, 42-year-old Scott Baker, said fans were disgusted by the thieves’ actions.

The Hersham resident, who has been a fan for around 35 years, said: “We are just a small club struggling for funds. All the fans have been coming many years and it is a place that is very dear to our hearts. We all make as many donations as possible to help keep the club afloat.

“Personally I’m most dejected for the officers and committee of the club, most of whom give up their own personal time and funds to make sure the Swans will never cease to be.

“These despicable people deserve a lesson in life, and need to show respect. In fact they deserve none themselves.”